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Eric Langlois Obituary

Langlois, Eric M.
Eric M. Langlois of New Milford, CT died Tuesday June 18, 2013 in Bridgewater, CT at the age of 33. Mr. Langlois was born Feb. 4, 1980 in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada son of Denis Langlois and the late Diane Poulin Langlois. He graduated from Brookfield H.S. and received his BS from Southern Connecticut State University. On Apr. 30, 2004 he married Amber Westlake in Las Vegas, NV. They settled in New Milford, CT five years ago moving from Woodbury, CT. Eric was passionate and creative; enjoying photography, teaching, mountain biking and snow boarding. He was a successful owner and photographer at his own company, Raw Photo Design and an active member of the Hartford Pictage User Group. His passion was his family; he was affectionate, endearing husband, patient, loving father, devoted son and brother and a wonderful uncle to his nieces and nephews. Besides his wife Amber of New Milford and his father Denis, he is survived by his son Ryder and daughter Avery, a brother Steve Langlois, a sister in law Stacey Palancia and her husband Tom, mother and father in law Tom and Thelma Westlake, grandparents Therese and Ovide Poulin, nephew and niece Curran and Erin Palancia and many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, colleagues and fellow photographers. He was also pre deceased by his grandparents Roger and Blanche Langlois. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday June 24, 2013, 11 am at the Canterbury School, after the Chapel of Our Lady, 101 Aspetuck Ave. in New Milford. Internment will be private. Calling hrs. will be held on Sun. June 23 at the Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge St. in New Milford from 3 to 7 pm. Donations to help the Langlois family may be made to http://www.youcaring.com/help-a-neighbor/the-langlois-family-fund/66744

Published by Danbury News Times on Jun. 21, 2013.
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Mes sympatie à toute la famille .En Pensée
avec vous . Yves Gregoire Bourget Ontario

June 28, 2013

Thoughts and prayers for Eric's entire family. People as special as Eric don't come into our lives often, taking comfort in being touched by his spirit. Rest in peace Eric.

Praying For the langlois family

June 28, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. May GOD Bless you all.

Pat and Forrest Horton

June 27, 2013

Wishing peace, love & light to the Langlois Family... now & always.

Michelle

June 26, 2013

May your family find peace in knowing how loved you are... and how many lives you have touched. My heart aches for all of you.

Michelle

June 26, 2013

Brandi Lemke

June 25, 2013

Many tears shed, many prayers for you, Amber, Avery, Ryder, Baby Langlois, Denis and Steve, The Palancia & Westlake families. You live forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace.
With Love, Patty Chard

June 25, 2013

May the beauty of his life, and the amazing memories you shared together comfort you. Love to all.

Michelle Neff Dreaming Tree Events

June 24, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very painful time. He was not only a blessing you and his children, but he touched the lives of countless people around him and though his amazing work. What a beautiful legacy he has left behind... Love, strength and courage to the entire Langlois family.

Mia Malafronte

June 24, 2013

May he rest in Peace he is with the Angels now

Lynn Cappellano

June 24, 2013

Watching Eric at the beach with his family always made me smile...I will miss watching that and hope for peace and smiles as the family moves forward.
~The Lent family

June 23, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

gary schimanskey & family

June 23, 2013

Sending you love and prayers for strength

Lara Shoop

June 23, 2013

We never had the pleasure of working with Eric and Amber, but through colleagues have learned what an amazing man he was and talented artist. We have lost one of our own and our hearts are with Amber, the entire Langlois family and their friends. May you find peace.

Double G Events + Wedding Designs Maggie Brucker

June 23, 2013

I'm so sorry for your lose. I will keep praying for the Langlois Family and all Eric's friends. May you find comfort.

Lynne Wentworth

June 23, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. May you all feel his presence today and always.

Nicole

June 23, 2013

I think about Eric and the Langlois family every day. What a special man he was to so many. I enjoyed getting to know him while helping him hang his work in The Studio. I am sorry that I can't be with you on Sunday, but, will be there in spirit. Here's a favorite Eric photo of mine. I know that all the JORDAN team who knew Eric feel the same as I. Our deepest sympathy and condolences.

Jeff Rapoport

June 23, 2013

My heart goes out to Eric's entire family. I never met Eric but had the opportunity to work with his father and brother a few years ago on a large construction project in Kent.

Todd Jameson

June 22, 2013

I'm so so sorry for your loss of such a special soul.

Gracy Keirstead

June 22, 2013

Amber Langlois,
So sorry for the loss of ur husband may our thoughts,prayers be with u always.

annette mellor

June 22, 2013

Prayers to his wife, children and family, friends. May you find peace in your heart.

jennifer F

June 22, 2013

I worked with him on a couple of weddings . Talented , professional and very caring. Great loss. Blessed thoughts to all. robert knowles/knowles media

Robert Knowles

June 22, 2013

My deepest condolences to Eric's family and friends. May you find comfort, strength and peace as you move forward. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Sharon McGuire

June 22, 2013

Praying for you and your family at this most difficult time. May God surround you with his love and may you feel the presence of his grace and peace.

Mr. and Mrs. Rene Abreu

June 21, 2013

Eric, may your soul find its way to heaven where you may rest in peace and tranquility for an eternity. We are sorry to have lost you so early in life. Our memories of you will remain with us forever. God bless your family!We love you.

Linda Poulin

June 21, 2013

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

David J. Oliver

June 21, 2013

Continued prayers, love and strength to you, your children and your families. May God Bless you all forever. Eric is your Guardian Angel and I know he will continue to love and guide you from above. I will always pray for you and your family, forever. Our deepest condolences, The Valentini Family

Angelina Valentini

June 21, 2013

Amber and family: My deepest condolences on the loss of Eric. He sounds like a wonderful man and I hope that the love that he inspired will help you through your grief.

Margey Lumbard (former Westlake)

June 21, 2013

Our thoughts are with you Langlois family.

Enders Family

June 21, 2013

Keeping Amber, Avery, Ryder and the the entire family in our prayers. Our deepest and sincere condolences!!...Eric will be missed dearly by everyone he has touched!!

Bill & Blake Kowaleski

June 21, 2013

Dear Amber and family; I didn't know Eric, but from what I've read, he seems to have been a great man! and talented photographer. I know of him through my brother in law. I would like to express our sincerest condolences for your loss. These days are difficult, but know you have many friends who are by your side. Delia and John Skrainski

Delia and John Skrainski

June 21, 2013

Sending our condolences and prayers for Amber, Ryder and Avery ~ know that your husband (and father) will always be with you ~ Also thinking of you Steve and Eric's dad, Denis for this tragic loss ~ a young life cut way too short.

Joe Bellico and Family

June 21, 2013

Thinking of the entire family during this difficult time. We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Amber, Avery and Ryder as well as all who have been touched by this tragedy.

Susan and Rick Hoddinott

June 21, 2013

my thoughts and prayers are with all of erics' family and friends ..fly with the angels eric...

ruth quarford-lundgren

June 21, 2013

to amber and family so sorry for tht lost of your husabnd..its so sad to lose someone so young..godbless you and your kids and family at this time of grieveing...my prayers are with all of you..did not know you but was keeping up with the news,,and praying ....godbless rip eric

June 21, 2013

Your family's story has touched the hearts of many of us. We are so very sorry for your loss and your family will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. The Bailey Family.

Michael Baileys

June 21, 2013

Dear Eric,
If only words that would express what your absence has done could be captured the same way you captured life's moments in a lens. You will will live on forever and be forever remembered.

Farrah Krenek

June 21, 2013

To the Langlois family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

The Art of body Waxing,

June 21, 2013

Jessica DeMaria

June 21, 2013

God bless...

Too young to be gone...

June 21, 2013

Amber, I was not fortunate enough to know your husband. I lived in New Milford for 30 years. After my husband died I moved. I Understand your grief of losing your lover,friend,and soul mate. I have my husbands picture above where I am typing right now, and although it's been seven years I still cry ocassionally, but I laugh also at all his antics. My prayers are with you and your children. God bless.

Sandra Calabrese, Menzie

June 21, 2013

Your family is in our hearts and prayers at this terrible time. We don't know you personally but we are so very sorry for your loss. Please remember that you have a community of wonderful folks willing to help you... don't be afraid to reach out. There are no words that I can come up with that will heal your heart right now. Just wrap yourself in your beautiful memories and hold your little one tight. You will get through this.

Kristen (Bergenson) Heyel

June 21, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the angels guide him to God's side. Fellow photographer.

Karen Weiser Kelly

June 21, 2013

You will be greatly missed my friend XOXO

Carla Ten Eyck

June 21, 2013

I never told you this, Eric, but you have always inspired me to be a better father. That's the side of you I always loved, will always love. Rest well, my friend.

Jacob Bergmeier

June 21, 2013

To Amber and the rest of the Langlois Family – You are not alone in your sadness...we are deeply sorry for your loss. May God's peace be with you.

The Kawejsza Family

June 21, 2013

We are praying for you and your family Eric! We all love you! RIP

Julia DeMato

June 21, 2013

Amber, Avery, Ryder: We are so sorry for your loss. May your fond memories and your wonderful family get you through these difficult times.

Mr. & Mrs. Viola

June 21, 2013

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. May the beautiful photos you have of Eric speak loud of love and great memories your family has shared together. My thoughts and prayers for your family.

Judie Reynolds

June 21, 2013

Thoughts, prayers and love to you all.

Shannon Strempski

June 21, 2013

So sorry this family has suffered such a tremendous loss. I know Eric's family won't let his children ever forget their Dad was so loved, that when he was in trouble, his friends, family, and colleagues came from all over the state to help him.

Julie Gabriele

June 21, 2013

My heart and soul goes out to you Amber, Avery and Ryder and the rest of your family. Words cant describe the feeling of loss. I learned so much from Eric even beyond the lens and will always remember him with every click of my camera. He taught me most of what I know. I will pray for you and I know you have a lot of support right now but when things die down, should you need anything, you have my number. Eric will forever be a part of me and what I do.

Robert OBrien

June 21, 2013

My husband and I had the privilege of meeting Eric when we were interviewing wedding photographers. You could see the passion and devotion with which he lived his life. May he rest in peace and may his family find peace. I am so sorry for your loss.

Becky Smith

June 21, 2013

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Eric a talented artist, husband and father. I can't imagine the sadness you must be feeling from your loss. May the love of those around you help you through the days, weeks and years ahead. You will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. May you Rest in Peace Eric. -The Turner Family

Shannon E. Turner

June 21, 2013

You remain in our thoughts & prayers. Eric will be so dearly missed. Becky @ Tarrywile

Becky Petro

June 21, 2013

There are no words to ease your pain on the loss of your wonderful husband, father,son, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Know that prayers will continue always, asking the Lord to guide you and help you through each day.
The Henri Hillmann Family

Eileen Hillmann

June 21, 2013

So very sorry for your unimaginable loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sue and Dennis Gallagher

Susan and Dennis Gallagher

June 21, 2013

To the langlois family especially amber Ryder and Avery I am very sorry for your loss. I do not personally know Eric from everything I have seen he was a very passionate person and made a wonderful impression on many. He will never be forgotten. Again I'm very sorry for you loss

Samantha Fairchild Lake

June 21, 2013

Amber - I have so much I want to say, but fear it will not be helpful. I am at a loss. I am praying for you and the kids and Eric. Sending you from my heart to yours, whatever it is you may need...

Jacqueline Causa

June 21, 2013

Amber and family, I never had the privilege of knowing Eric, but it is obvious by the outpouring of love and support what a wonderful man he was. I pray that you may all find comfort and peace during this most difficult time.

Barbara (Hillmann) Davis

June 21, 2013

My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.

Kristie Hall

June 21, 2013

To the Langlois family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Melissa Farley

June 21, 2013

Our condolences and prayers. God bless you all during this difficult time and in the future. The world has lost a beautiful artist.

Kim Slater

June 21, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family during this incredibly difficult time.
~ The Michael Family

Katie Michael (Edwards)

June 21, 2013

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